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Village soft-play has a new home!

We’re very excited about the new venue for Cottenham Toy Library’s soft play sessions! From this autumn onwards our Friday morning sessions will be at the Cottenham Community Centre! We also have a new time of 11.15am to 12.30pm.

The hall at the centre is bright and spacious, and has more room for all our fantastic equipment. Plus, while your under 5’s are exploring and enjoying themselves, you are welcome to bring in a tea or coffee from the cafe next door… perhaps head there for lunch after your kids have let off steam and had a good play?!

We run two sessions every month for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Sessions are £2 per child, £1 per child under 1 year (babies in arms with siblings are free) or £3 per family. There is a £5 annual membership fee for the academic year.

Whether you’re a regular at our sessions, or just pop in occasionally - please, please, pretty please (with a cherry on top) could you spare just 10 minutes to help with either ‘setting up’ at 11am, or ‘packing away’ at 12.30pm. We just need help moving the equipment, perhaps your children will like to help too?! Please let us know, either via our Facebook page or by using our volunteer ‘sign-up sheet’ at the sessions.

Dates of our autumn/winter sessions are below, but it’s best to check our Facebook page for any updates - we do occasionally have to cancel if we can’t find enough volunteers.

Did you know - we also have a great selection of toys that can be hired for parties and events - including ride-ons, walkers, scooters, see-saws, slides and two small bouncy castles! To book, get in touch via Facebook or our new-look website www.cottenhamtoylibrary.co.uk

Don’t miss our TOY SALE!
Our annual toy sale will take place on Saturday 25th November, 9.30-11am, at Cottenham Primary School. It’s a great chance to grab some amazing bargains including baby toys, puzzles, lego, dolls, cars, ride-on toys, books, board games, construction toys and lots more. You can sell your unwanted toys too, and make some extra cash before Christmas. The PTCA will also be running a bike sale.

Upcoming sessions:
  • 3rd November: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 17th November: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 25th November: Toy Sale @ Cottenham Primary School, 9.30 - 11am
  • 1st December: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 15th December: ‘Christmas Fun’ and Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 12th January: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 26th January: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 9th February: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 23rd February: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 9th March: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm
  • 23rd March: Pre-School Soft Play Session @ Cottenham Community Centre, 11.15am - 12.30pm

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